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In the heart of Las Vegas, this has it all. The traffic can be a little heavy at times, but I remind myself that I am in Las Vegas and somehow it doesn't seem so bad! The first time visiting, we had a bit of a hard time finding the Palms-we could see it in the distance, but couldn't quite figure out how to get there. We soon found out and I can't wait to go back!

This area is why everyone should get away from the casinos for a day trip. Just off of NV 169, this is why I come to the Vegas area. Overton, which is just off of Lake Mead, is a complete opposite of the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas strip. Pack a picnic lunch, go sit out and watch the lake and enjoy the clear sky. Breathtaking!

This road leads on to Red Rocks Hotel and Casino, the newest addition to the casinos in the Vegas area. It also leads further out to Red Rocks, a wonderful place to get away for a day-trip. The traffic can be sort of congested at times. This is the street that most people take to get anywhere, it seems.

This leads to Lake Mead, one of the prettiest and most serene areas in Vegas. If you want to get away from the casinos and traffic, this is the place to go. The drive is somewhat long but the view is just awesome and you will thank me later! We always like to take a scenic tour at least one day when we are in Vegas.

Wow. This street has to be seen to be believed! I have been there during the day and also at night. The night experience is much different, to say the least! There is a canopy over the street and every 15 minutes or so, they start a "program" called Viva Vision which comes at you at about 50,000 decibels! Not for the weak-hearted or anyone who scares easily. It's not scary, it's just unpredictable.

This is the address of Ethel M's Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden. It's a small area, and if you blink you might miss it!. I know it is pretty close to the airport because while we were visiting, a huge plane flew over us and it was pretty cool. The cactus garden is pretty impressive but of course, I went for the chocolate. It was hardly crowded the time we were there, I don't think a lot of people know about it or can find it!

West Tropicana is flanked by Dean Martin Drive on one side and Frank Sinatra Drive on the other side. My brother-in-law, who does all of the driving when we are in Vegas, happily noticed that there was a Frank Sinatra Drive on the second to last day we were there. This street is moderately busy during the day, getting us to and from the Orleans casino and hotel where we stayed.

West Sahara is close to the Stratosphere hotel and casino. That is almost at the north end of the Strip. At any time during the day, you will find many people walking to and from various hotels and casinos. The traffic at times can be quite unbearable but if you like to people watch, it passes the time and it really isn't so bad.

This street is adjacent to the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Now, I know what you are thinking--Hilton, as in Paris Hilton? Yes, her daddy does own all of the Hiltons. But I still like the place! They have an excellent brunch buffet on Sunday morning and afternoon. The actual hotel and casino are both very nice. The casino floor is quite sparkley with many pretty chandeliers. I would rate this a very nice hotel and casino, even though it IS owned by a Hilton.

Also known as "The Strip", this place is rockin! Where else can you find all of your favorite casinos and hotels within walking distance, starting at the airport and working your way down, starting with Mandalay Bay and ending at the Stratosphere. It's Disneyland for adults! Be sure to bring comfy shoes because you will not want to stop walking.